In the following interview, psychotherapist, yogini, and laughter Yoga leader Sampada Desai makes a powerful argument for why it is beneficial to be kind to ourselves. Throughout our lives we long to be loved more deeply and to find a greater sense of connection with...
In any pursuit, the advice of a master is incredibly valuable for advancing one’s craft and avoiding common mistakes. Yoga master Swami Satchidananda shares practical teachings about one of the most important pursuits we may ever undertake—realizing one’s...
Know that you are That. Be silent and find such inner knowledge for yourself…In that silence, realize your true nature. There are no words to describe it.—Swami Satchidananda The wealth of hearing is above all wealth. Always listen. You were made to listen. You...
The first two limbs of Raja Yoga are called yama and niyama. They consist of five precepts each and constitute the ethical foundation of Yoga. Sri Swami Satchidananda said: “All spiritual life should be based on these principles. They are the foundation stones without...
The yamas and niyamas of the Yoga Sutras form the ethical and moral guidelines for yogis and yoginis who aim to practice Yoga in all aspects of their lives. In the following article, Madhavan Mark Wolz explores the first yama, ahimsa, and how to practice it in the...
